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Phoenix Build Expo 2026

Phoenix Convention Center - Phoenix, AZ

Alfonso Nieves

Alfonso Nieves

Regional Advisor | Fox Blocks, Truegrid And Quiet Denim By Airlite Plastics Co.

Presenter bio

Employed by Airlite Plastics Co., working in the Sustainable Building Products Division, the world’s leader of manufactured ICFs (Insulated Concrete Forms), Alfonso Nieves is currently the Fox Blocks Regional Advisor for AR, OK, TX, NM, AZ and CO. He has over thirteen years of ICF sales, development, and technical experience.

Alfonso is a negotiation and meeting facilitator. He has negotiated manufacturing agreements in Mexico and licenses agreements with manufacturing in Chile.

Alfonso seeks and recruits’ companies to add to the Fox Blocks dealer network. Then, he trains and develops these Dealers into successful business and construction companies.

Since 2013 Alfonso has delivered over 100 8-hour sessions and over 1,500 hrs. of ICF Installer Training and 100+ AIA CEU ICF training classes and is an ongoing speaker at construction shows and events annually.

Alfonso is a trainer for the National Home Builders Association, Central Oklahoma Home Builders Association and the American Institute of Architects. Over the last 13 years, his efforts have resulted in environmentally friendly ICF construction specified for residential, commercial, military, institutional, federal, municipal, and public works throughout North America, South America, and the Caribbean. Projects include custom homes, schools, commercial retail, large safe rooms, banks, churches, military, multi-story hospitality, production housing and affordable housing.

Alfonso is Past President Rotary Club of South Oklahoma City and Past District Trainer for Rotary District 5750.

Alfonsi is Past Learning Chair for Rotary District 5750.

Host of the Building Science and Beer OKC.

Instructor and Training Manager for Oklahoma EPA and the Community Action Agency

Volunteer for the organization The Come Back Kid Society.

IBHS FORTIFED Evaluator

Alfonso resides in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

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Wednesday, December 9, 2026 2:30 PM - 3:30 PM Room 155
AIA - Health, Safety & Welfare (1 credit) Building Materials & Systems

FOX 102 Insulating Concrete Forms (ICF) Overview

Fox Blocks, America’s Leading Manufacturer of Insulated Concrete Forms, Demonstrates a Product & Industry Overview

Learning Objectives:

  • discuss how using ICFs, in residential and commercial construction projects, offers an innovative, simple, high-performance, and sustainable wall assembly

  • explain how ICFs, as energy efficient mass walls, enable lower operating and maintenance costs than typical wood, masonry or steel conventional wall assemblies

  • discuss project management and construction advantages - efficiencies in design, construction, providing faster completion and occupancy rates

  • explain how the durability of an ICF wall provides safety and resiliency, offering a secure environment from weather events - fire, high winds, floods, and flying debris

  • explain building science characteristics of ICFs for the building envelope, enhanced thermal resistance, airtightness, and improved indoor air quality, facilitating the occupant's productivity, comfort, and well-being

Product Materials: www.foxblocks.com

  • Sample Forms Available, Product Manuals, 1/8” Scale Mini-Blocks

  • Design Guide, Technical Documents, Code Approvals, CAD, Revit, BIM Detail Library

  • Electronic Design & Specification Manual, Installation Manual, CSI .docx, .pdf

Target audience: All building and construction professionals

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